DNR Adjusts how Married Anglers and Hunters Buy Licenses

ST. PAUL (KDLM) – The State of Minnesota has adjusted how married couples can buy hunting and fishing licenses.

The DNR will now require both spouses to be present at the sales location to provide and verify their records.

Customers will continue to pay the same price for combination licenses, which are discounted compared with purchasing two individual licenses.

“These changes will bring the DNR into compliance with state and federal laws that require collecting this information for angling or hunting license sales,” said Steve Michaels, licensing program director. “The information helps prevent licenses being sold to people with violations or unpaid fines.”

If both spouses are not present, the person present may purchase their part of the license and their spouse may obtain their license at a later date at no additional charge.